This study examines the degree of chemical weathering in Quaternary sediments using geochemical proxies, particularly the CIA and PIA. The primary aim is to reconstruct past environmental and climatic conditions and to assess the intensity of chemical alteration in sediments in relation to weathering processes and sedimentary evolution. The investigation is based on geochemical and mineralogical data obtained from an 8-meter sedimentary trench comprising 15 samples from the Abarkouh playa. Major and trace elements, along with their corresponding oxides, were analyzed using XRF, and additional indices, including CIA, PIA, and a calcification index, were computed to evaluate weathering intensity and paleo-lake level fluctuations. The CIA is derived from the proportion of alumina relative to alkali and alkaline earth oxides, whereas the PIA reflects the extent of plagioclase feldspar alteration. The results indicate CIA values ranging from 20 to 50 and PIA values between 15 and 38, both of which point to weak to moderate chemical weathering conditions. Such relatively low values suggest limited hydrolytic processes, weak leaching of mobile elements, and a predominance of physical weathering over chemical alteration. Variations in these indices throughout the stratigraphic sequence further imply short-term climatic oscillations during the Quaternary, characterized by alternating dry and humid phases. Stratigraphic analysis of the trench reveals pronounced environmental changes. The lower and older sediments, enriched in stable oxides such as Al₂O₃, Fe₂O₃, and SiO₂, correspond to warm and humid conditions during the early Quaternary. The middle section reflects fluctuating humid, cold, and arid phases, evidenced by carbonate precipitation in sample 11 and elevated lake levels accompanied by enhanced biogeochemical activity and magnesium enrichment in samples 13 and 14. In contrast, the uppermost layer shows a marked increase in Na₂O and Cl, indicating progressive desiccation of the lake system and the establishment of present-day hyper-arid environmental conditions.